Swims in New England

RE: Swims in New England

Former Member — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:22:47 GMT

Are there any open waters swims in Newport, Rhode Island?

RE: Swims in New England

MikeGarr — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:36:24 GMT

Are there any open waters swims in Newport, Rhode Island? There are a group of folks who swim at second beach every Tues through Friday, doing about a mile, May through October. The group also does two to three 1st to second beach swims (1.9 miles) on weekends during the summer. You can check out our discussion forum "sachuest Beach open water swims" on this here site.... Technically the save the bay swim starts in Newport and ends in Jamestown, end of July, but you have to raise over 200 bucks. www.savebay.org for more info.

RE: Swims in New England

Former Member — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:24:39 GMT

The 1.4 mile Swim For Life in Cape Cod is lovely - a bit chaotic, but lots of fun and the friendliest swim I've done yet! thecompact.org/.../ .

RE: Swims in New England

Former Member — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:12:37 GMT

My favorite open water swim in New England is the 2.4 mile Peaks to Portland. Great competition; currents, lobster buoys to dodge, fog, chop, a true open water swim. www.cumberlandcountyymca.org/events.htm A busier but also great swim is the 1.7 mile Save the Bay from Newport to Jamestown. Very well run and good post-event fun. Good luck, Hopper www.swimvacation.com

RE: Swims in New England

Former Member — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 08:37:04 GMT

I am looking for a swim in New England this summer. Any ideas? I was interested in something under 5 miles. Thanks There are a couple in CT... Keep an eye open for: The Quassy Yacht Club Open, it has a 3, 1.5 and .5 swim...you can do all 3 events for 5miles too and also the Pattaconk Plunge in September. In July there is the Westport point to point 1miler in the ocean.